by Jamie Riley | Dec 11, 2021 | Encouragement, Family & Parenting, Holidays, Stress & Anxiety
Holiday anxiety is a real thing. The holidays are extremely triggering for many people. But there are positive techniques you can implement to help with holiday anxiety so you can enjoy the time of the year. How are you feeling about the holidays approaching? Did your... 
by Jamie Riley | May 5, 2021 | Babies, Encouragement, Family & Parenting, Stress & Anxiety
Featured Guest Blog Post by: April Guffey, motivational blogger, and advocate for at-risk youth. Rejected, discarded, given up on, worthless and unlovable. These thoughts screamed in my mind like a racecar circling out of control. Here I am, the day before my... 
by Jamie Riley | Apr 19, 2021 | Encouragement, Family & Parenting, Inspiration, Teens
This is a guest post written by Cindy Calderon, founder, and owner of Ladies Kar Care. So, mom, you’re teen is on the verge of driving. Do you want to raise a confident and responsible teen driver? What if I told you by the end of this article, you would feel educated... 
by Jamie Riley | Mar 31, 2021 | Encouragement, Family & Parenting, Inspiration
The legacy you are building today requires being intentional. Have you ever heard someone say they wish they could leave a legacy behind? Maybe you have stopped to reflect on how people will remember you. Chances are if you have, it’s because you witnessed a life that... 
by Jamie Riley | Mar 18, 2021 | Encouragement, Family & Parenting, Stress & Anxiety
featured guest blog post by: Kaleigh Boysen-Quinata Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist and parent coach. As a family therapist, I received a lot of questions from parents on how they can help their children. But one of the most often asked questions I hear right... 
by Jamie Riley | Jan 28, 2021 | Encouragement, Inspiration, Living in Maine
So what is the mainspring or the “Maine Spring” as I call it, and why is it important? To truly understand, we have to back up a moment. Before reading this, I want to encourage you to grab your favorite drink, find a quiet spot just for a few minutes and...